In the last several months, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has continued to take steps forward in his recovery from a torn ACL.
It has been a progressive process that has seen him remain ahead of schedule with the expectation that he could be ready to play by the season opener. Along those same lines, Watson has voiced that he is much further ahead in the mental aspect of the game than he was last year, according to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle.
Watson said his knee feels good and he’s “light years” ahead of where he was mentally at the end of last season.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) June 13, 2018
These comments speak the high level of confidence that Watson has in his ability and mental preparation for the game heading into his second year. Although his rookie campaign was cut short due to the ACL tear, it has given him a feel for what to expect for the 2018 NFL season. This also makes it clear that he may be ready to get past that mental hurdle that comes when returning from a significant leg injury that could often linger.
Watson was on pace for a breakout rookie year prior to the ACL torn with did play throwing for 1,699 yards while setting the rookie franchise-record with 19 touchdown passes, which were tied for the most in the NFL in seven games played. He was moving the Texans to possibly contend for a playoff spot before he went down the season-ending injury. Watson was able to show poise in the pocket as well as excellent command of the offense in his limited action in the 2017 season.
Houston is hoping that he can build off that success to push the franchise forward into becoming a possible Super Bowl contender. Simply put, there is much of the Texans' future invested in the 22-year-old's play on the field becoming the cornerstone player under center that the team can build around for the next several years.
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